Women's rights
Global and Argentine Marches Mark International Women's Day 2026
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Tens of thousands rallied worldwide on March 8, 2026, for International Women's Day, demanding an end to gender violence, equality, and protesting Middle East conflicts. In Argentina, Ni Una Menos led a major march on March 9 from Congress to Plaza de Mayo amid government cuts to women's programs. Part of ongoing '2026 International Women's Day Protests' coverage; see related article on France.
Women's vice presidencies and feminist fronts from seven parties called on Congress to reject debating the 'Escucha su corazón' bill. They argue the initiative would coerce women rather than inform them.
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Actress Collien Fernandes is cutting short her filming in Asia to meet female politicians in Berlin this week, pushing for tougher regulations against digital violence. Following her recent TV interview and criminal complaint against ex-partner Christian Ulmen, she reiterates that Germany must not be a 'perpetrator's paradise'.